Educators Hall of Fame 2015 Inductees
East Carolina University’s College of Education is pleased to have had this opportunity to recognize 26 individuals for their extensive contributions to the field of education. The Educators Hall of Fame was initiated in 1999 to permanently acknowledge education professionals and associations who have made distinguished contributions to the field of education through service and mission.
Nominations were secured with a minimum $1000 gift to the College for the establishment of the Educators Hall of Fame Endowment Scholarship. Scholarships are given to outstanding education majors.
The 2015 Hall of Fame Honorees are listed below.
| Name | Induction Year | ECU Alumni? | Plaque Inscription |
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| James (Jim) R. Westmorland | 2015 | yes | Counselor, Adult Educator, Encourager Career Services Director, College of Business Associate Dean Respect and Integrity Always First |
| Dr. James H. Bearden | 2015 | yes | His 56 Years of Dedicated Service to ECU and His Commitment to Excellence in Leadership and Education, have made a Difference in the Lives of Many |
| Dr. Elton Lee Newbern Jr. | 2015 | Halifax Community College President 1988 - 1998 |
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| Nicole Garris Vinson | 2015 | yes | Dedicated to increasing the quality of instruction for ALL students Pitt County Schools Autism Coach |
| Martin Scott Hutchins | 2015 | yes | Throughout his career he inspired students to reach beyond their own limits and left an everlasting impact in the classroom and the community Students of HST |
| Judith Joyner Smith | 2015 | yes | Elementary School Teacher ECU Associate Professor Teach. Lead. Inspire. |
| Myron Mooney Angell | 2015 | yes | Army Veteran and Educator His dedication to the students at Swansboro High School is much appreciated and will not be forgotten |
| Dr. Christine M. Shea | 2015 | "A creative champion who encouraged and appreciated rigorous scholarship and diversity at ECU from 1998 - 2015" |
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| Lou Anna Hardee | 2015 | Dedicated to providing friendly, quality and outstanding service to the students, college, university and community. A True Pirate and Friend to Many! |
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| Freddie Rayford Carroll | 2015 | yes | A champion for students and a true mentor for all educators |
| Beverly Watson Carroll | 2015 | yes | An Advocate for education in the classroom in her school and in her community. |
| Dr. Linda Ann Patriarca | 2015 | East Carolina University Dean, College of Education 2008 - 2015 |
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| Frankie Lynn Taylor Tucker | 2015 | yes | The ability to read is a fundamental right. That I have been able to work with both teachers and students to ensure this right has been my greatest professional reward. |
| Joanne Bath | 2015 | For believing in the capabilities of all children mentoring their teachers and parents modeling kindness and wisdom, and being one of the first to teach the Suzuki Approach to Learning outside of Japan. |
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| Jananne Waller | 2015 | Passionately pursuing God's Best for every child. Dedicated to the development of unique paths for individuals to experience a lifetime of creative achievement. |
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| Sam H. Houston Jr. | 2015 | yes | A visionary educational leader willing to challenge the staus quo while working to improve opportunities for school leaders, teachers and students. |
| Kathy Gibson Harrell | 2015 | yes | Teaching a child to love reading is rewarding. Coaching a teacher to enable a child to love reading is PRICELESS! |
| Sarah D. Faucette | 2015 | yes | Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, Oh Lord my strength and my redeemer! Psalm 19:14 |
| Grace C. Whitehurst | 2015 | yes | Her dedication as an educator and counselor positively impacted her students and all those with whom she came in contact. |
| Aaron J. Beaulieu | 2015 | yes | Dedicated his time to managing resources spent on educating our future. |